Washington Elopement Packages
The majesty of Mount Rainier as she appears behind a layer of clouds.
Warm coffee in your belly as you admire the layered forest.
The need to splash in the waves as you listen to the roar of the ocean.
Discover a way to experience something more on your wedding day.
a day we'll never forget
Your Elopement experience starts with hiring an expert photographer
Hi I'm Alexandria!
There is A LOT that goes into planning an elopement like this. I'm here to help ease that burden and help make your elopement day as magical as Washington! Washington is so cool. From hiking at sunrise, to saying your vows surrounded by nature, to making sure your guests are there, I'm so excited for you to feel, see, or touch something that makes you as passionate about nature as me.
Woman owned
All couples welcome
Leave No Trace Aware
Ordained through the Universal life church
Meet me here!
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What others have said!
-Tasha & Gabe
"Alexandria is a DREAM to work with! She goes above and beyond in every single step of the process and makes sure that your day is perfect. She has the best smile and radiates the most positive energy.
Thank you so so much Alexandria! We were pinching ourselves the whole day and cannot believe how beautiful our sneak peek photos are. She captured us perfectly and we could not have made a better photographer choice! From the first meeting she felt like a friend."
- Camille & Tom
-Sam & Michael
"She's accumulated an abundance of knowledge of where the perfect elopement locations around WA state are. Plus, she has important contextual info about these spots that's often missed and we really appreciate her attention to these often overlooked details as it saves us the stress of dealing with such issues on the wedding day."
"As soon as we found Alexandria, I knew we hit the jackpot. Not only was she immediately kind and understanding during our first Zoom call, but she made every step of the process so easy. From getting to know us as a couple, to scouting locations (and sending us IN DEPTH options), to sending us a Wedding Day Bible to walk us through all the steps along the way (OMG it was AMAZING), to just being the best day-of, Alexandria was a dream."
What others have said!
"As soon as we found Alexandria, I knew we hit the jackpot. Not only was she immediately kind and understanding during our first Zoom call, but she made every step of the process so easy. From getting to know us as a couple, to scouting locations (and sending us IN DEPTH options), to sending us a Wedding Day Bible to walk us through all the steps along the way (OMG it was AMAZING), to just being the best day-of, Alexandria was a dream."
-Tasha & Gabe
"Alexandria is a DREAM to work with! She goes above and beyond in every single step of the process and makes sure that your day is perfect. She has the best smile and radiates the most positive energy. Thank you so so much Alexandria! We were pinching ourselves the whole day and cannot believe how beautiful our sneak peek photos are. She captured us perfectly and we could not have made a better photographer choice! From the first meeting she felt like a friend."
- Camille & Tom
"She's accumulated an abundance of knowledge of where the perfect elopement locations around WA state are. Plus, she has important contextual info about these spots that's often missed and we really appreciate her attention to these often overlooked details as it saves us the stress of dealing with such issues on the wedding day."
-Sam & Michael
The Sage Trails Experience
Expert, Local Washington Advice
I am always aware of stuff like:
- How weather is impacts different elevations throughout the year
- How permits play a part in planning your day
- How light behaves differently in a forest vs in the mountains for beautiful photos
Photos where you get to be yourself
Taking photos can be awkward. Anytime a camera goes up, even I freeze and don't know what the heck to do! But you know what? The more we get to know each other and hang out during our planning sessions, the more comfortable everyone feels together, and the more comfortable YOU will feel to be yourself even when my camera is up. I love working in this space, leaning candidly with general ideas or prompts. I’ll always help you find the best light and I’ll always help you through anything if you don’t know what to do!
A chance to create a once in a lifetime memory
A day full of relaxation, adventure, meaningful moments and breathtaking sights is an experience all of our inner children want! With so many options of places to visit and activities to do, planning can sometimes be overwhelming for couples. But working with me is not just a business transaction - I put a lot of care towards every couple. I’m here to help take some of that stress away from you. I have tons of resources you'll use for brainstorming and logistics! And then when your day comes, you get to enjoy it and have a friend take photos of you along the way.
Let's bring your elopement experience to life!
All Washington Elopement Packages Include
5+ hours of candid focused photography that tells your story and allows you slow down, to have fun, and relax!
Planning Assistance - I have a giant PDF of tons of elopement tips + I'll be helping you through the entire process!
Custom location ideas, activity ideas, permit assistance, and personalized timeline to make sure your elopement is unique to you!
Curated, edited photos in online, downloadable gallery with personal printing rights - keep and love your moments forever!
Photographer Travel Included in WA State if by 2wd or commercial airlines (no surprise fees)
I am ordained and offer complimentary signing of your documents to keep your day intimate.
Elopement coverage starts at $ 4,000
REACH OUT FOR A FREE CONSULTATION CALL TO LEARN MORE!
+ a bonus...
ask me about my coffee & Snacks add on!
Embrace your inner Lorelai and exclaim "coffee coffee coffee!" There's something so decadent about having a cup of coffee in places where coffee isn't available. With this add on, you'll get extra time to enjoy a cup of coffee with snacks on the trail while taking in the views! How special does that sound??
You had me at Gilmore Girls- I have to reach out here!
Right away during our zoom interview with her we immediately felt at ease. Her friendly energetic personality absolutely shined and we knew right away she was the photographer we wanted. She was unbelievably helpful during the planning process, as we were getting married in Washington, but live in Michigan. We also had quite a few considerations when it came to our location, and she was so attentive to those details. She was extremely communicative leading up to the day of our wedding which was very reassuring. Wedding day she was phenomenal! She explained her thoughts and ideas so clearly they were really easy for us to understand and see her vision. She worked so well with our family, and blended in so naturally, I don't even remember her being there taking photographs during the ceremony. After the ceremony we had a small barbeque, then went on a hike just her, my husband and I. We had a blast hiking with Alexandria! She was so fun to work with, time absolutely flew by.
-Stacey & Scott
I can not say enough good things about Alexandria! We were very picky when choosing our photographer - expected as my husband is a photographer! We really wanted someone to capture our day, not just pose us for photos. Alexandria went above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. After looking at probably a dozen photographers we came across Alexandria, loved her approach that she stated on her site and wanted to talk to her more. Right away during our zoom interview with her we immediately felt at ease. Her friendly energetic personality absolutely shined and we knew right away she was the photographer we wanted. She was unbelievably helpful during the planning process, as we were getting married in Washington, but live in Michigan. We also had quite a few considerations when it came to our location, and she was so attentive to those details. She was extremely communicative leading up to the day of our wedding which was very reassuring. Wedding day she was phenomenal! She explained her thoughts and ideas so clearly they were really easy for us to understand and see her vision. She worked so well with our family, and blended in so naturally, I don't even remember her being there taking photographs during the ceremony. After the ceremony we had a small barbeque, then went on a hike just her, my husband and I. We had a blast hiking with Alexandria! She was so fun to work with, time absolutely flew by. We received our sneak peek photos so much faster than we were expecting and they are STUNNING!
-Stacey & Scott
Next Steps
Let's chat!
Check out my starting package above, fill out my contact form, and then we'll hop on a video call to chat through your ideas! I'll answer any questions, chat through the process, and just get to know each other. :)
Reserve your date
I'll suggest the best package for you based on your ideas, and then we'll reserve your date with a signed contract and 50% down.
Your planning beings!
Whether you've got it all planned or don't know where to start, you'll get tons of elopement resources from me so you can bring your elopement day to life and we can collab for amazing images!
Lets officially meet...
and do the damn thing!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes!! Let me ask you this - how do you want to experience your elopement day? Slow and luxurious? Or fast and blurry? Do you want to find a fun adventure, get your outfits a little dirty, and take some amazing pictures along the way? In my experience most couples once my couples saw everything laid out for their elopement day, most started at 5 hours and some went to 2 full days depending on what they wanted out of their experience and where they wanted to get married. My goal is not to rush you through anything and allow you to actually enjoy what you're doing. From getting ready and feeling all those feels as you see each other in your wedding attire, to hiking and adventuring, to ending your day under a magical twinkle lit dinner with your family, most couples want to experience it all and want it all documented. Some couples even choose to celebrate themselves on one day with an adventure and then have a more traditional, small experience with their family the following day at a venue so they can get the best of an elopement and the best of a more traditional wedding for an epic hybrid celebration.
To break it down simply, elopement packages are for the wilderness, small wedding packages are for a venue location. For example this could mean a backyard wedding or a small venue where we don't go exploring in the wilderness.
If we go exploring at any point for portraits, I bucket in my elopement packages because there is extra work involved for nature settings. Nature requires more upfront logistical planning, such location scouting/ideas, backup plans, hiking, permits, knowledge of photographing landscapes + portraits, research of terrain we are visiting, weather watching/flexibility and so much more! And this isn't just logistics - this all is important for my artisiic photo planning too! Way more than a wedding will involve out of a photographer!
Now what if you want to have an adventure one day and have an intimate gathering another day at a venue? Or maybe you have a picnic with your family at a venue and you go off and say private vows in the wilderness alone? Hybrid events like this will be my elopement packages! Have more questions? I'm happy to answer them!
Of course! The beauty of your day is you get to invite exactly who you want. If that includes some of your family- great! If that includes some of your close friends, great! Invite who you love :) Here is one of my resources on how to include your family, whether attending or supporting from afar! Please keep in mind not all outdoor spots can handle larger group sizes however, so I strongly suggest to keep groups including yourselves under 15, unless you have a venue rented.
In my experience, adventure based elopements are typically the couple and your few people to sign your marriage certificate. If you have more people you want to include I strongly suggest keeping it below 15 people unless you are interested a venue for your guests. Otherwise we won't be able to fit in any particular area as a group, I won't have room to move to capture all the things, and we would trample delicate vegetation. My couples and I practice leave no trace, and group size plays into this! We can always do a mix of venue for your guests and then an adventure with the 3 of us if your guests are super important!
Yes friend!! Our natural areas have exploded in popularity over the years. Weekdays give you a better chance at privacy, not to mention ability to find parking, bring any guests along, and participate in any other activities you may want to do. Bonus: if you get married on a weekday AND at sunrise, that is potentially going to be a very private experience.
Yesss. Honestly I love weather, because you never know what you're going to get and it can create some epic things for photographs. Since we are in the PNW, you will always have a chance for rain, no matter if it's the middle of summer. Let's go with the flow as nature is unpredictable! That all being said if the weather is dangerous, we will definitely talk about an alternate plan!
1000% yes. Beyond the pretty images, its a time for you to "warm up" to me! Everyone gets a little nervous when a camera comes out. By allowing me to photograph your getting ready, you're getting used to me taking photos of you and directing you before the ceremony and all important portraits! You'll feel much more relaxed during the super important moments having a camera around!
With elopements, I encourage you to think differently. Because you're intentionally choosing amazing elements for your day to make it more special and feel all the feels, you're probably choosing intentional things for getting ready too. Maybe you rented a gorgeous vacation rental, or maybe you two cozy up in a reading nook together, or maybe you are getting ready at a trailhead and doing a first look around your vehicle. All this is SO unique and different from hotel big weddings. It's the way you are choosing to spend your morning! We could easily spend 2 hours documenting getting ready!
BOTH! I love venues too! Adventure looks different to everyone - if you're wanting more of a traditional experience on smaller scale, I'd love to photograph at your venue! You definitely do not have to hike. Or maybe if you like hiking, you could hike alone and then celebrate later at a venue with your group. I love it all. Washington has so many beautiful spots that feel like you're surrounded by nature too! Check out my resource here on Outdoor Venue Ideas for WA State!
I can’t wait to hear about your ideas! Reach out!
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